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Air New Zealand

Our alliance with Air New Zealand has created a large route network with a combined schedule that means we can bring you an unprecedented choice in flights across the Tasman.

What’s more, Velocity Frequent Flyer members can earn and redeem Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and gain Status Credits on eligible flights. Along with service benefits, eligible members can escape the airport hustle and bustle in Air New Zealand’s Koru Lounges throughout New Zealand and Australia, when flying Trans-Tasman or domestically within New Zealand.

Together Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand operate more than 200 flights per week from 45 destinations in Australia to 25 destinations in New Zealand.

As alliance partners, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand offer guests choice and flexibility, with the opportunity to select from a wide range of in-flight benefits. Whether traveling in Economy, Premium Economy or Business Class, all guests will also enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water and have access to a range of in-flight entertainment.

Air New Zealand Entertainment: TV, music, games via back of seat in-flight

*Business class available on select Air New Zealand operated wide body services and Premium Economy available on Virgin Australia operated trans-Tasman services.

Virgin Australia Saver/Air New Zealand Seat + Bag fare

Saver Lite / Seat product PLUS

1 checked bag – 23kg

Virgin Australia Flexi/Air New Zealand Works fare

Saver/Seat + bag product PLUS

A meal and drink

Virgin Australia Entertainment: Device provided (if required)

Air New Zealand Entertainment: includes movies

Fares with baggage included allow 1 piece of checked baggage up to 23kg when travelling on either carrier, with additional baggage allowances offered for Velocity Platinum and Gold members. Any checked baggage that exceeds these allowances will be subject to standard excess baggage charges and conditions.

Bags are checked through to your final destination, offering you a seamless customer experience.

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand frequent flyer members can earn and redeem points and status credits on selected services with both airlines. Additional benefits for eligible members include lounge entry, extra baggage allowance, priority check-in, priority boarding and priority baggage handling.

Velocity Platinum and Gold members, Guests travelling in Business, Premium Economy and Virgin Australia lounge members, receive complimentary entry into Air New Zealand's Koru Lounge, at airports throughout Australia and New Zealand when travelling on Trans-Tasman services or within New Zealand. Velocity Platinum and Gold members also enjoy access when travelling on Virgin Australia operated services between Australia and the Pacific Islands, Bali and Port Moresby.*

Air New Zealand Koru Lounge, Christchurch

*On the same day of travel only. Lounge access is not available with flights from New Zealand to the Pacific Islands, on flights departing Fiji or Rarotonga, or when flying on Air New Zealand operated services from Australia to Rarotonga and Norfolk Island.

Airpoints Gold Elite, Gold members and Koru Club members receive complimentary entry into the Virgin Australia lounge, at airports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Mackay, Gold Coast and Cairns. Removed from the hustle and bustle of Australian airports, the Virgin Australia lounges are the perfect place to work, socialise or unwind in comfort. Experience the lounge for yourself with our Google walk through.

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Please Note:

Please note from 3 March 2015, this route will be available to book online as a one way flight for travel from 4 April 2015. Subject to Government approval.

Some countries require passenger cabins to be treated with insecticide prior to departure. A full list of these countries and information about the use of insecticides can be found on the United States of America Department of Transport website.